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Above the Rim

Film · 1994

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Jeff Pollackdirector · writer · producer
  2. Benny Medinawriter · producer
  3. Barry Michael Cooperwriter
  4. Michael Rippseditor
  5. James Mitchelleditor
  6. James D. Brubakerexecutive producer
  7. Tom Priestley Jr.cinematographer
  8. Marcus Millercomposer
  9. Steven Greenerproducer
  10. Aaron Meyersonproducer
  11. Ina Mayhewproduction designer

On screen

  1. Tupac Shakurlead actor
  2. Duane Martinlead actor
  3. Bernie Maclead actor
  4. Marlon Wayanslead actor
  5. David Baileysupporting actor
  6. Byron Minnssupporting actor
  7. Shawn Michael Howardsupporting actor
  8. Leonsupporting actor
  9. Tonya Pinkinssupporting actor
  10. Wood Harrissupporting actor
  11. Michael Rispolisupporting actor
  12. Eric Niesguest actor
  13. Debra Rubinsteinguest actor
  14. Iris Little Thomasguest actor
  15. Henry Simmonsguest actor
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From the people who made Above the Rim

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  1. Booty Call1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · TV seriesExceptional· 3 shared
  3. Lost & Found1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Sugar Hill1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. New Jack City1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. The Fighting Temptations2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Stakeout1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Hanover Street1979 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Capricorn One1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Anything Else2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. 20101984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Brewster's Millions1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Star Chamber1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Maid in Manhattan2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. A Kid in King Arthur's Court1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Streets of Fire1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Mr. Nanny1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Monster Squad1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. The Presidio1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Cobra1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Rocky IV1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Running Scared1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Futureworld1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Fade to Black1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Narrow Margin1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Right Stuff1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. This Is Me…Now2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Liar Liar1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Jayne Mansfield's Car2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Over the Top1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  33. Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. A Walk in the Clouds1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Head of State2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. The 6th Man1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  38. Bel-Air2022 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  39. Dumb and Dumber1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Good Trouble2019 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  41. The Boy Next Door2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Chef2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  81. The Ladies Man2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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04

Through the cast

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  1. Tupac: ResurrectionTupac ShakurMarlon Wayans2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. MarlonMarlon Wayans2017 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  3. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodMarlon WayansBernie Mac1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Soul MenBernie MacSteven Greener2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. SextupletsMarlon Wayans2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. A Haunted HouseMarlon Wayans2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Little ManMarlon Wayans2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Fifty Shades of BlackMarlon Wayans2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. A Haunted House 2Marlon Wayans2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. The Players ClubBernie Mac1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. White ChicksMarlon Wayans2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Dance FlickMarlon Wayans2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Scary MovieMarlon Wayans2026 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Gang RelatedTupac Shakur1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Poetic JusticeTupac Shakur1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Gridlock'dTupac Shakur1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Scary MovieMarlon Wayans2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Scary Movie 2Marlon Wayans2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. NakedMarlon Wayans2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. BulletTupac Shakur1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Mr. 3000Bernie MacMichael Rispoli2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  22. JuiceTupac Shakur1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Black DynamiteByron Minns2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. RespectMarlon WayansIna Mayhew2021 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  25. Guess WhoBernie Mac2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. The Curse of Bridge HollowMarlon Wayans2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. LifeBernie MacJames D. Brubaker1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  28. The HeatMarlon Wayans2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The LadykillersMarlon Wayans2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. SenselessMarlon Wayans1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Requiem for a DreamMarlon Wayans2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. On the RocksMarlon Wayans2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Nothing but TroubleTupac Shakur1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. L.A.'s FinestDuane Martin2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  35. Mo' MoneyMarlon WayansBernie Mac1992 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  36. HIMMarlon Wayans2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  38. South CentralByron Minns1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  56. Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleBernie Mac2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The BabymakersWood Harris2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  60. Dungeons & DragonsMarlon Wayans2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. CherryMichael Rispoli2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. The Incredible Hulk ReturnsDebra Rubinstein1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Waiting to ExhaleLeon1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Boys Next DoorDebra Rubinstein1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3Michael Rispoli2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. My Days of MercyTonya Pinkins2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. The DeuceMichael Rispoli2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  68. CliffhangerLeon1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. White Men Can't JumpDuane Martin1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The JurorMichael Rispoli1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  86. Buffalo SoldiersLeon2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. One Battle After AnotherWood Harris2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  89. Summer of SamMichael Rispoli1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  92. Once Upon a Time in VeniceWood Harris2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  94. The Alto KnightsMichael Rispoli2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. Rob the MobMichael Rispoli2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  100. Creed IIIWood Harris2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared